Philadelphia Ethical Society Takes A Stand Against The Bigotry Of The Boy Scouts of America

Dear Mr. Williams.
The members and friends of the Philadelphia Ethical Society have signed this petition in protest of the intolerant,
unAmerican stance the Boy Scouts of America has taken by prohibiting gays and atheists from becoming scouts or
leaders. Your organization's position on this issue is in direct opposition to its avowed purpose of embodying
the best of American values.

While the Boy Scouts of America has maintained that it is a private organization, its use of public funds and
facilities indicates otherwise, and obligates it to be open to all groups of people. It is our sincere hope that
the Boy Scouts of America will demonstrate true American spirit by amending its policy to include all responsible
boys and adults regardless of sexual preference or point of view on the existence of a deity.

We look forward with anticipation to your becoming an inclusive organization that serves as an example of the
American ideal of tolerance to the children you influence.

Sincerely,

Arnold Fishman, President

Richard Kiniry, Leader

Scouting For All is not an alternative scouting program.
We are an education and advocacy organization reaching out to gay and nontheist youth and adults in our effort to get the Boy Scouts of America to rescind its exlusionary policy.

Any communications sent to Scouting for All or any Scouting for All representative may be published on the Scouting for All web site or in Scouting for All materials unless the communication specifically requests that it not be published.